Caretaker - Primary School

Posting date:	22 December 2025
Salary:	£13.69 to £15 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 January 2026
Location:	l1
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	caretaker L1-8985

Summary

Primary School Caretaker

Location: Liverpool
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £13.69 - £15.00 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a reliable, practical and committed Caretaker to join our friendly primary school in Liverpool. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring our school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school premises, including securing buildings and grounds

  
  

• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and minor DIY tasks

  
  

• Ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times

  
  

• Maintaining cleanliness of external areas and supporting cleaning staff as required

  
  

• Monitoring heating, lighting and water systems

  
  

• Managing deliveries and setting up rooms for school activities and events

  
  

• Reporting faults, damage or health and safety concerns promptly

  
  

• Liaising with contractors and overseeing work on site

  
  The Ideal Candidate Will Have
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply
    

  • Previous caretaking, maintenance or site management experience (school experience desirable but not essential)

    
    

  • Good practical and DIY skills

    
    

  • Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures

    
    

  • A proactive, flexible and dependable approach to work

    
    

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

    
    

  • Good communication and organisational skills

    
    We Offer

    • A supportive and welcoming school community

      
      

    • Opportunities for training and development

      
      

    • Local Government Pension Scheme (if applicable)

      
      

    • A role that makes a real difference to children’s daily school experience

      
      

      Safeguarding:
      The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

      How to Apply:
      Please submit your completed application form and supporting statement to mia.williams@teacheractive.com

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
      
      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.